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I want to be independent, but there are some missing parts, where do I start?
We know it’s hard to even think about a job when you need things like a roof over your head, or a hot meal or even how to get to work when you find a job. Here are a few resources for additional help—housing, health, transportation & food to name a few.
Let us help you!
Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties – (805) 981-0130
Fill out an interest form here: http://gwvsb.org/participant-survey/
Housing
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County of Ventura Transitional Housing
Learn about what transitional housing options are available. -
Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura
Need emergency housing? This is a contact list of the organizations that can assist you. -
After 18/Extended Foster Services & Resources
If you are a foster child that has turned 18, you can still receive services and support until you are 21. -
Rapid Re-Housing
Are you currently homeless or are facing homelessness within 21 days? Get help here. -
RAIN Transitional Living Center
Homeless? RAIN is a transitional housing program located in Camarillo and helps homeless families help themselves. -
Many Mansions
Many Mansions provides affordable housing for low-income individuals and families in Ventura County. Family Housing and Supportive Housing are also offered.
Health
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Former Foster Youth & Healthcare
Learn what healthcare benefits are available if you are a foster youth within six months of emancipation or you have turned 18 while still in foster care. -
Emerging Adults, After 18, Healthcare
Health coverage for former foster youth, click for guide and form to sign up. -
Healthcare Programs for the Uninsured of Ventura County
Need healthcare but you’re uninsured? Visit this site for programs, requirements and availability. -
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California’s public health insurance program and provides needed health care services for low-income individuals, families with children, seniors, children in foster care, and pregnant women. -
Ventura County Public Health Clinics
Public health clinics provide services such as immunizations, children's dental care, pregnancy testing, TB skin testing and Sexual Transmitted Infection (STI) testing & treatment. -
Children’s Health Promotion
Provide developmental screenings, parent education, and health education services to children 0-5 years of age, their families and caregivers.
Transportation
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County of Ventura Assistance & Resources
Find information on resources, driver’s license and transportation assistance options. -
Ventura County Transportation (all other needs)
Secure transportation to an interview or a job and find schedules for available public transportation. -
Dial-a-Ride (by city)
Check out available Dial-a-Ride services for the city you’re in, call for details, requirements and to make reservations.
Food
- County of Ventura – CalFresh
The CalFresh program, helps people who have little or no income to buy nutritious groceries. - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC provides federally-funded temporary assistance for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently had a baby; and Infants and Children under five years of age. - Food Share Pantries
Find free food or a meal for those in need via pantries, meal providers and/or farmer’s markets. - MANNA Conejo Valley
Contact MANNA if you are in the Conejo Valley, hungry, and in need of direct food or grocery assistance. - Pet Retention Program
Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) provides a multitude of resources and assistance to help keep your beloved pet with you. VCAS offers low-cost vaccination clinics, pet food assistance, behavioral recommendations, and so much more.
General Support
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CalWorks Ventura County
The CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity & Responsibility to Kids) program provides cash assistance to families with children. Must meet eligibility requirements. -
Ventura County Child Support Services
Promoting the best interests and well-being of children and families by working to ensure that children receive adequate and appropriate support from both custodial and non-custodial parents. -
Casa Pacifica – Transitional Youth Services
Provides services to youth who have aged out of the foster care system but yet are still in need of various assistance. -
Coalition for Family Harmony
Provides victims of family violence with the means to help them escape their life of abuse. -
El Concilio Family Services
Provide direct assistance and educational programs to the underserved Latino Community. Primary services include immigration services and youth leadership and development. -
Interface Youth Services – Crisis Outreach Program
Are you a runaway, homeless or couch surfing youth, ages 12-21? Get assistance, guidance & support. -
211 Ventura County
Provides links to available youth services in Ventura County, for example, youth programs, prevention & intervention and teen pregnancy.